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Key takeaways from SciLifeLab Infrastructure Day in Umeå
Published: 2026-05-19

130+ researchers and staff at Umeå University discussed infrastructure for modern life science research!

Hereditary amyloidosis not linked to increased risk of aortic valve disease
Published: 2026-05-18

Researchers in Umeå explore whether different forms of amyloidosis affect the heart in the same way.

Routine scans may reveal tumour aggressiveness in head and neck cancer – without additional tests
Published: 2026-05-13

New study suggests PET/CT scans can capture molecular activity of aggressive head and neck tumours.

Umeå Professor on unusual hantavirus outbreak with human-to-human transmission
Published: 2026-05-13

We put questions to Professor Clas Ahlm about the virus that became an uninvited passenger on a cruise ship.

Land, power and culture in focus at Arctic Arts Summit in Umeå
Published: 2026-05-12

Culture, policy and society meet as Arctic Arts Summit brings the Arctic to Umeå.

Early career researchers prepared for interdisciplinary collaboration in Abisko
Published: 2026-05-11

How are interdisciplinary collaborations built? Early career researchers explored the question in Abisko.

Umeå University on stage at the EC2U Science Contest
Published: 2026-05-07

Students and staff at Umeå University, as well as the general public, are welcome to watch online and vote.

Skytteansk prize awarded to distinguished heart and lung researchers
Published: 2026-05-04

Professors Stefan Söderberg and André Nyberg are awarded the Margareta and Eric Modig Prize 2026.

Call for Application: Global Solutions Olympiad 2026
Published: 2026-05-04

Empowering the next generation to co-create solutions for global challenges, Application deadline: 16 August.

Mistletoe extract shows no effect in patients with advanced pancreatic cancer
Published: 2026-05-04

The study shows that palliative patients neither live longer nor experience improved quality of life.

Lars Nyberg is a top-ranked neuroscientist – ranked eighth in Sweden
Published: 2026-04-30

Professor Lars Nyberg has been ranked as the eighth most successful neuroscientist in Sweden.

Umeå University researchers shaping Arctic knowledge
Published: 2026-04-29

From tourism to design and analytics, researchers contribute to networks shaping the future of Arctic research

Major Formas grant awarded for research on milk spoilage
Published: 2026-04-29

The project aims to develop bioinformatic tools to understand and protect against bacterial contamination.

Preventive Surgery Safe for Women with Hereditary Risk of Breast Cancer
Published: 2026-04-23

Low risk of both subsequent breast cancer and surgical complication, new study shows.

Researchers turn soil bacterial protein into potent cancer cell killer
Published: 2026-04-22

Researchers in Umeå show how a modified bacterial protein disables cancer cells in a new way.

Climate Change Is Already Claiming Lives in Europe – and the Risks Are Increasing
Published: 2026-04-22

New report concludes human-induced climate change is leading to increasingly severe health consequences.

New research reveals cell proteins that drive severe viral infections
Published: 2026-04-21

Two cell proteins determine how TBE virus, West Nile virus, and dengue virus replicate.

New project tackles Arctic talent shortage
Published: 2026-04-17

Growing labour demand meets declining populations in the Arctic – TalentNorth responds.

Metabolomics in Life Science 2.0
Published: 2026-04-15

The second edition of the Metabolomics in Life Science conference was held on 27–28 January 2026 in Umeå

On antibiotics and the inevitable rise of resistance – new popular science book
Published: 2026-04-15

Antibiotics transformed healthcare and Jörgen Johansson explores the threat of resistance and paths forward.

Images and risk communication boost motivation for better heart health
Published: 2026-04-14

Ultrasound imaging of atherosclerosis boosts motivation for healthier lifestyles and preventive medication.

One in Ten Experience Facial Pain – New Method Can Reveal the Cost
Published: 2026-04-09

Its is now possible to visualize the global burden of disease caused by facial pain.

12 million in government funding for precision medicine in cancer
Published: 2026-04-08

SPRINTR recieves 12 million kronor through the National Board of Health and Welfare.

SPRINTR launches a consent solution
Published: 2026-04-07

An electronic consent solution for research participants developed at Umeå University.

Three-dimensional microscopy reveals how tick-borne virus replicates
Published: 2026-04-07

New insights how the virus is assembled and matures, which may be important for future treatments for TBE.

Sun Nyunt Wai awarded for outstanding bacterial research
Published: 2026-04-02

Professor Sun Nyunt Wai is awarded the Bo and Barbro Hammarström Prize in 2026.

Gut microbiota differs in children with rare food allergy
Published: 2026-04-02

The study provides new insights into the link between early gut microbiota and allergy development.

Major investment in research at Umeå University
Published: 2026-04-01

The Swedish Research Council recommends that the government invest in research at Umeå University.

Over 15 per cent increase in admitted international master’s students
Published: 2026-04-01

Umeå University strengthens its international profile as applications rise for autumn 2026 degree programmes.

When academia teams up with industry to advance microbiome science
Published: 2026-04-01

Researcher Chinmay Dwibedi shared insights from hi BioGaia AB collaboration during Open up for Innovation.

Cooperation key to resilient societies in the North
Published: 2026-03-31

Experts and policymakers met in Umeå to explore total defence and northern preparedness.

Multi-million grant to MIMS and WCMM
Published: 2026-03-31

The Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation is awarding 255 million Swedish kronor to life sciences.

Bright Spring Weather Framed Arctic Forum Food Gathering in Umeå
Published: 2026-03-23

Research, Indigenous knowledge and food traditions met at Arctic Forum Food in Umeå.

Canada’s Ambassador visited Umeå University
Published: 2026-03-20

Research, Indigenous perspectives and geopolitics in focus during the Ambassador’s visit to Umeå.

How stroke outcomes can be predicted
Published: 2026-03-19

Small differences between machine learning and statistical methods in predicting risks after stroke.

What is actually happening in Kent? An infectious disease specialist explains the meningitis outbreak
Published: 2026-03-19

Urban Johansson Kostenniemi, infectious disease physician and researcher, keeps a close eye on the situation.

Arctic Security Forum opens pathways to northern collaboration
Published: 2026-03-19

Leading actors meet in Oulu to strengthen cooperation on Arctic security challenges

Researchers met high‑school students during “Next Nobel Prize 2026”
Published: 2026-03-18

Sparkling interest in research in the spirit of Umeå’s honorary citizen, Emmanuelle Charpentier.

New national network strengthens cancer research in Umeå
Published: 2026-03-17

Collaboration in Comprehensive Cancer Centres gives Umeå University opportunities to contribute to research.

Geneticists challenge theory of how cells retain their identity
Published: 2026-03-13

In Science Advances, the results are presented that open the door to rewriting a chapter of cell biology.

KBC Stafetten 2026 – snow in the face, teamwork, and high spirit!
Published: 2026-03-05

The 2026 version of the annual KBC relay unites the Umeå Campus in a sporty, creative and festive winter day.

Can Public Procurement Make Food More Local?
Published: 2026-02-27

When public purchasing becomes a tool for sustainable food system change.

Help shape the EC2U Science Contest 2026 – submit your questions
Published: 2026-02-27

Students, staff and the public can submit questions, answered live by researchers on 20 May in Turku, Finland.

High intensity training beneficial also for adults over 65
Published: 2026-02-24

New thesis shows that high intensity gives elderly extra benefits for muscle strength and working memory.

A pitch can be the beginning of a new collaboration
Published: 2026-02-24

Johan Henriksson's group looks for expertise that can complement the group's research in infection biology.

Mixed reality increases realism in training for mass casualty incidents
Published: 2026-02-19

A new thesis shows how new virtual technology can complement traditional disaster training.

Eco friendly spruce bark can replace toxic chemicals
Published: 2026-02-17

Researchers at SLU and Umeå University show that spruce bark extract inhibits bacteria in paper mills.

Emmanuelle Charpentier on the role of science in society
Published: 2026-02-12

t is more important than ever for researchers to show how research contributes, says Emmanuelle Charpentier.

Examining the innermost machinery of viruses
Published: 2026-02-12

Three‑dimensional ‘close‑ups’ inside an infected cell reveals how the virus factories are actually organized.

Mentorship strengthens experienced nurses
Published: 2026-02-10

For mentorship to be sustainable over time, employers and management must provide clear support and structure.

Latest update: 2018-11-21